What happens when real estate becomes personal? In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, Adam Bell sits down with Vicki Barr, Property Marketing Consultant at Coastal Robina, who has built her career on empathy, transparency, and real connection.

Over the past year alone, Vicki has sold 29 properties worth more than $27 million, earning a five-star client rating and a reputation as one of the Gold Coast’s most trusted names in property. With over a decade at Coastal (formerly Harcourts Coastal), she’s known not just for her results, but for how she makes every client feel heard and supported from start to finish.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How Vicki went from newspaper sales to real estate and found her calling in helping people move forward
• The “three Ps” that guide every sale, price, position, presentation, and when staging truly pays off
• Why honest communication is the key to a stress-free sale
• Her approach to balancing buyer feedback and seller expectations to reach a fair market price
• How she makes buying from interstate simple with FaceTime inspections and clear advice

Whether you’re thinking about selling in Robina, Varsity Lakes, Burleigh, or Tweed, or just want to know what genuine, people-first real estate sounds like, you’ll love this conversation with Vicki Barr.

👉 Ready to work with an agent who truly listens?
Visit coastal.com.au/vicki-barr to connect with Vicki today and see why Gold Coast homeowners trust her with their most important moves.

Leigh Martinuzzi: Palmwoods’ #1 Agent on Doing Real Estate Differently

In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, host Adam Bell sits down with Leigh Martinuzzi, Director of Martinuzzi Property Group and one of the Sunshine Coast’s most trusted names in real estate.

Since relaunching his career in 2019, Leigh has become Palmwoods’ #1 agent five years in a row, consistently ranked among the top five on the entire Sunshine Coast, and has picked up multiple ICON Agent Awards with eXp Australia. But behind the numbers is a story of second chances, self-discovery, and doing real estate in a way that puts people and experience first.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Leigh walked away from his first stint in real estate, and what brought him back
• How his community-first mindset helped him quickly rise to the top in Palmwoods
• The power of honest communication and why buyers should never feel “in the dark”
• Leigh’s belief that selling property should be stress-free, even enjoyable
• The role his global network and personal growth journey play in better client results

Whether you’re selling on the Sunshine Coast or simply curious about how real estate can be done differently, Leigh’s story is proof that authenticity, consistency, and care win in the long run.

👉 Ready to work with Palmwoods’ #1 agent? Visit martinuzzi.com.au to connect with Leigh today.

Brett Reddell: Why People Count More Than Commissions in Real Estate

In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, host Adam Bell sits down with Brett Reddell, the go-to agent for Ormeau and Ormeau Hills. Brett’s journey from retail and hospitality into real estate isn’t the usual “started young, climbed the ladder” story, it’s one built on grit, community connection, and a belief that people always come before paycheques.

Brett shares why he left the big-brand franchise world for the boutique agency model, how he built his business with just $14,000 at the height of COVID, and why being with clients from first handshake to settlement matters so much to him.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between working for a franchise vs. a boutique agency
• Why sellers should demand an agent who handles the entire sale themselves
• Brett’s presentation on “non-negotiables” for maximising your property’s appeal
• The most important question to ask before you list with any agent

📍 Connect with Brett – https://brettreddell.areaspecialist.com.au/